Dublin, a breath of fresh Irish air With more cosmopolitan verve than its village vibe suggests, Dublin is the perfect city for a laidback long weekend. A muse to generations of writers and musicians, Dublin hums with creativity and energy.
Beirut, the jewel of the Levant “It defies logic. It defies expectations. It is amazing. EVERYONE should visit.” That’s how the late, great Anthony Bourdain described Beirut. A melting pot of cultures and religions, where everyone lives in the moment, and the fantastic food alone is worth the trip.
Toronto, Canada’s capital of cool With a population that represents 200 nations, Toronto is not just a “city in a park” — it’s a microcosm on a lake. With its lively ethnic enclaves, amazing museums, and outdoor adventures on the doorstep, this is a city all the family will love.
Cuddle up in Tuscany Italians do it better. And that includes Christmas. Looking for a last-minute escape for Christmas? Nothing could be cosier than cuddling up in your own villa in the Tuscan countryside. The festive spirit comes naturally in a region renowned for its fabulous food and wine, fairy-tale scenery, and passion for la dolce vita.
Dubai, City of Promise Few cities have such a talent for making fantasies come true. Dubai is a city of superlatives: home to the world’s largest man-made marina, the world’s tallest building, the world’s largest indoor ski slope and biggest shopping mall. Who could imagine an Arab village on the edge of the desert would become the global powerhouse it is today?
Singapore, the Garden City ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has put Singapore in the spotlight, with its futuristic skyline, lavish lifestyle, and duty-free designer shopping. But Singapore is not all billionaires and bling. This Asian city-state packs incredible diversity and energy into its tiny island borders. And there’s an amazing amount of green space squeezed among the skyscrapers, from tropical sky walks to vertical gardens.
Sydney, the Harbour City There aren’t many cities in the world where you can combine surfing, wine-tasting, wildlife-spotting, boundary-pushing dining, and kayaking with a backdrop of skyscrapers, all in the space of 24 hours. No wonder Sydney is consistently voted one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Roaring X-mas Christmas in Cape Town is the season for picnics in the botanical gardens, surfing and sundowners on the beach, alfresco barbeques on balmy evenings. Special celebrations call for special settings, like the refined estates of the Cape Winelands or a bush braai in Kruger National Park. In South Africa, the options are endless.
